Coffee
by rrdjserv

Comment by Kathy:
Yes, the cup lip is round, and the splashes are shapes (pretty ones at that!) But, it's almost as though the picture is so good as a whole that the idea of "shape" just doesn't stand out for me.

Coffee
by rrdjserv

Comment by giantmike:
I guess I'm failing to see how the shape of this subject is the key feature to this particular photo. Also, it's a bit too dark for my tastes (no pun intended).

Coffee
by rrdjserv

Comment by bvy:
Nicely done. Some steam would have been great -- but that may have made this harder to shoot.

Coffee
by rrdjserv

Comment by Jon_H:
great timing, i just feel the shot is too dark a lighter background may have helped to enhance the coffee.

Female Purple Finch
by rrdjserv

Comment by vawendy:
wow... just revisiting the shot and saw the comments.

Absolutely ridiculous! Look at the shadows! Sorry someone gave you a hard time. It meets the challenge perfectly. It's a compliment to your photographing/editing skills that the person thought it wasn't midday sun. :)

Female Purple Finch
by rrdjserv

Comment by nutzito:
perfection!

Female Purple Finch
by rrdjserv

Comment by macraam:
AWESOME,EXCELLENT,GOOD LIGHTING.

Female Purple Finch
by rrdjserv

Comment by bvy:
Totally valid as a midday shot, and as such, very impressive.

Female Purple Finch
by rrdjserv

Comment by bjoern:

Originally posted by bohemka: ... it's not a harsh-sun shot. I'll be the ass in the room. This has nothing to do with harsh, midday sun. Great shot, yes. Stole a ribbon from someone who shot for the challenge, yes.

I'd like to disagree. Looking at the shadows the sun is pretty much from above. Looking at the exif-info it says: 2010:10:22 12:48:27. So it's certainly around mid day (provided the clock in the camera is more or less correct).

Great shot that well deserves its placement.

Female Purple Finch
by rrdjserv

Comment by rrdjserv:
Scott-

I am sorry that you are so bitter. This photo was shot in mid day and under bright sun. It was also verified by DPChallenge as a legal edit. I followed the same ruled as everyone else. You can see a small hot spot on the neck and you can easily see the shadow on the end of the stick.

Perhaps you require some anger management counseling?

--Rick